It is said that the gods fought over Athens. Ocean god Poseidon and his niece Athena, goddess of wisdom, both desired patronage over the city. The residents of the metropolis asked each deity to give them a gift; whoever gave the best gift would gain the city.
Poseidon struck his trident into the ground, and a salty spring bubbled up – an impressive feat. Athena, however, merely planted a ... Read Full Article